Rail link to usher in new era for Valley: L-G Sinha

The Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha today said Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail link connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari will usher a new era for the Union Territory.

The L-G said that world's highest Chenab Railway Bridge, a network of 36 tunnels and 943 other bridges for year-round connectivity reflects a rising Kashmir's dreams and commitment of the central government in shaping J&K’s new chapter.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has created an inclusive and vibrant future for Jammu Kashmir. Under the leadership of the PM, J&K has witnessed a new dynamism in every sector and inclusive growth has ensured no section of society is left behind. PM’s vision and speedy implementation of development projects on the ground has left a significant imprint on J&K’s growth and what earlier seemed impossible has been made possible,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

The L-G elaborated that PM visited J&K five times since 2022 to inaugurate and to lay the foundation of major infrastructure projects worth Rs 64,400 crores besides 53 projects worth Rs 58,477 Crore under PMDP, other connectivity and development projects worth thousands of crores are setting J&K on a trajectory of rapid growth.

“The rail project worth Rs 43,780 Crores, connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari is an engineering excellence that will create an ideal environment for trade, business, all weather transportation and I strongly believe, it’s a railway line to future,” the L-G observed.

The L-G stressed that Jammu Kashmir is poised to become a developed and Aatm-Nirbhar UT. He said the PM’s new vision for J&K ensured rapid social and economic change and a prosperous society which treats all its citizens as equals.

“PM’s Infrastructure push is aimed at driving J&K transformation, improve connectivity with other parts of the country, increase industrial activities, enhance living standards and foster broader economic participation. Connectivity brings prosperity and this historic railway line will unlock the potential of Jammu Kashmir and drive unprecedented economic growth in remote areas,” the L-G further added.